space junk pro - 4.99 USD
by Cass Everitt, Version: 2.1.0 , 5363 KB Official Site
Package name: us.xyzw.star3map , Last Update: 2012-09-01 09:59:42
226 ratings (4.288 average)
5,000-10,000 downloads
What's new in this version (2.1.0):
Version 2.0.8 fixes some satellite TLE update issues.
Version 2.0.7 hopefully fixes the problem most ICS users seem to be getting.
Version 2.0.6 to fix Qualcomm driver issues.
Version 2.0.4 fixes a problem with magnetic declination.
Description
Space Junk Pro is a satellite tracker, and planet, star, and constellation viewer for mobile phones and tablets. It uses your current location, current time, and current satellite data to show you what is currently in your sky. Use it to find the International Space Station or Hubble Space Telescope or hundreds of other fascinating things roaming across the dynamic canvas of your night sky!
Features:
* Shows satellites, planets, stars, and constellations.
- solar system computations using white paper by Paul Schlyter
- satellite TLE data from NORAD feed at celestrak.com
- uses sgp4 c++ port
* Sky View mode ( planetarium sky map view )
- tag satellite flyby by touching a satellite as it goes overhead
- tag planets, stars, and constellations by just tapping on them while in the view
- share tagged objects with friends on your Facebook feed
* Earth View mode ( view earth from space )
- shows "you are here" marker with proper orientation for what your device is pointed at
- day / night shading
- satellite viewing bands indicate when satellites are visible in your sky
* Choose from:
- Brightest satellites
- Favorite satellites
- Amateur radio satellites
- Iridium constellation satellites
* Displays paths of satellite fly-overs
* Uses location services to determine your global position
* Uses NTP ping for accurate time
* Night Mode to reduce eye shock
* Facebook integration:
- publish the satellites you've spotted
- update your favorites list at http://home.xyzw.us/star3map/user.php
* Updates data when network connection is available
* Uses cached copy when away from network
If you have any problems, please email android@xyzw.us. I will respond quickly and provide an update if there is a bug in the software. If I am unable to fix your problem in a timely manner, I will refund you promptly. I want you to be happy, because your positive review is the only advertising I do.
Keywords: planetarium, astronomy, skymap, sky map, star chart, star map, satellite tracker, night mode, satellite finder, NASA, NORAD, TLE, Celestrak, dragon c2+, spacex
Last comments from Android Market
Anonymous (*****)
LOVE IT, NO PROBS w/at&t samsung v2.1 captivate. dev replies fast. looking forward to updates as they come. BEAUTIFUL-EASY to use! tried all sat apps
Greg (*****)
This is a great app for those interested in identifying stars, satellites and their associated constellations. Good support from the dev.
mark (*****)
I've purchased every tracking app in the market. Star3 is the clear winner. The best GUI, dead on positioning, tracks EVERYTHING. Worth every $. Moto1
A (*****)
Great ap worked perfect for a few days then got a bug and shut down after a few mins and when it does come on get blocks in place of names
Jonathan (**)
Force close ever 1 minute on droid x with 2.2 update and all all the text is nothing but blocks. You can't read any text due to some bug.
Chris (**)
Uninstalled
Tim (*****)
Great app very cool I love it HTC hero
Greg (****)
This is a great app for those interested in identifying stars, satellites and their associated constellations. Good support from the dev.
Eric (***)
Needs the ability to select individual satellites, not just groups.
Anonymous (*****)
LOVE IT, NO PROBS w/at&t samsung v2.1 captivate. dev replies fast. looking forward to updates as they come. BEAUTIFUL-EASY to use! tried all sat apps
